Twins Midwest Music Showcase will have local bands perform at park Wednesdays

Local favorites P.O.S., the 4onthefloor and Trampled by Turtles are among the acts set to perform during Minnesota Twins Wednesday home games starting May 15.

The bands will perform live from the left field balcony during pregame, inning breaks and pitching changes. Dubbed the "Twins Midwest Music Showcase," the series is a "great way for us to feature some talented local musicians while we continue to explore ways to evolve our in-game experience," said Joe Pohlad, director of productions and creative services.

Several of the bands booked for the series have sold out shows at First Avenue, including the 4onthefloor, who kick things off at Target Field May 15. Other performers include: GB Leighton (May 29), Jack Knife and the Sharps (June 12), Hitchville (June 19), P.O.S. (July 3), Rocket Club (July 31) and Trampled by Turtles (Aug. 14).

A contest will determine the act that will wrap up the series Aug. 28. Musicians are invited to submit one song and brief bio to Contest@KTWIN.com between May 15 and July 31. Three finalists will be chosen by a panel of judges led by Prince and Revolution drummer Bobby Z, who will air the songs on his weekly radio show "The Sound," Sunday nights at 8 on 96.3 K-TWIN. Listeners will chose the act that gets to perform Aug. 28.